26 Engaging New Netflix Shows To Binge In Wellington This August

Whether you love drama, crime or comedy, Netflix is buzzing with all your favourite genres right now. Order takeout, popcorn and treats and start streaming some of the most iconic shows available. Here’s 26 of the most binge-worthy Netflix shows to watch in New Zealand this month ahead.

1. Keep Breathing

This survival show follows the only survivor of a private plane crash, Liv played by Mexican actress Melissa Barrera, who must battle the Canadian wilderness alongside her past personal trauma while she searches for ways to stay alive in desperation.

2. The Sandman

Those who like the theme of dark fantasy will love one of the most anticipated new shows of 2022 hitting Netflix on August 5. It follows the Sandman aka Dream (Tom Sturridge) who embarks on a journey across different worlds and timelines to try and fix chaos in his absence after a century of imprisonment. It’s the perfect cross between Harry Potter and Marvel.

3. The Most Hated Man On The Internet

This three part American docuseries tells the real life story about revenge porn crafted by Hunter Moore. A determined mother goes on a mission to get her daughter’s nude pictures removed from his revenge porn website. Certainly, an insightful watch for adults globally.

4. Virgin River

Fans of this epic series can pick up on season four with Mel Monroe and the gang. We don’t want to spoil anything if you haven’t binge-watched season one to three yet. Certainly, one of the best Netflix shows to watch in New Zealand.

5. Stranger Things 4

The second volume of the fourth installment of Stranger Things landed on Netflix in July. It picks up after six months since the battle in Starcourt, which almost destroyed Hawkins. The friends are separated for the first time, with Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) captured and stuck in a hidden location with no powers. Let the binge-watching start.

6. Man Vs Bee

Comically, a homeless man played by the hilarious Rowan Atkinson (known for Mr Bean) finds a job as a house sitter at a luxurious home. There, he encounters a mischievous bee that unleashes a series of damage and chaos. Indeed, a fan favourite among Netflix users.

7. Alba

When a young woman called Alba is gang raped by a group of men in her hometown in Alicante, a chain of disastrous events begins. After a night of partying with her friend, Alba wakes up on the beach, half naked and with no memory of what happened to her. A shocking but relatable tale.

8. Money Heist: Korea

Money Heist lovers can enjoy this Korean remake of the hit Spanish show. Season one follows the same format where a mastermind enlists thieves to overtake the mint of Korea where they end up trapping hostages inside. This leads to a battle between the police and the heist culprits.

9. The Umbrella Academy

This science-fiction series has three seasons. Season three picks up after the events of season two unfolded where the group of dysfunctional siblings return to the present day, learning that the timeline has been altered and they’ve been replaced by a new squad.

10. The Girl In The Mirror

This highly anticipated Spanish supernatural thriller show lands on Netflix New Zealand on August 19. When Alma loses her memory in a strange accident that killed most of her classmates, she tries to unravel what happened and rediscover her identity.

11. Snowflake Mountain

This reality TV show follows a group of spoilt and dramatic young adults from across the world who are tricked into a stint in the wilderness. There, they are forced to learn life skills to make them grow up and become better people. Certainly, a hilarious show to binge-watch this weekend.

12. The Lincoln Lawyer

This series follows an idealistic lawyer, Mickey Haller, who runs his services out of the back of his car. Filled with lots of mystery, crime and drama…you won’t be able to stop watching as Haller takes on big and small cases in LA.

13. Love, Death + Robots

Volume three is being absorbed by New Zealanders. It’s an adult animated series featuring a selection of captivating short stories with several genres such as fantasy, horror, comedy and science fiction. Certainly, one to binge-watch if you love robots and theories of evolution.

14. Love On The Spectrum U.S

This romantic docuseries showcases seven adults with autism who desire to find love. They put themselves into a dating group where they experience unpredictable romances, misconceptions and learn how to live with love in their lives.

15. Selling Sunsets

Watch season one to five following top real estate brokers in LA at the luxurious The Oppenheim Group. Certainly, these powerful women will do what it takes to reach the top, no matter who or what gets in the way. Expect plenty of iconic homes, shocking relationships, drama and more.

16. Anatomy Of A Scandal

Starring Sienna Miller as Sophie Whitehouse and Rupert Friend as parliamentary minister James Whitehouse and a happily married couple in this new British series. However, a sex scandal secret comes to light unravelling their perfect family life.

17. Bridgerton

Expect all your favourite characters to return in Season 2 along with new faces. Additionally, this season focuses on Daphne’s brother, the wild Viscount Anthony, who is in desperate need of a suitor to settle down. Although, Lady Whistleton is listening and watching everything.

18. Manifest

First released in 2018, this fantastic series by the creators of Lost, is a must-watch on Netflix New Zealand. Shockingly, 191 flight passengers are presumed dead when their flight (unknowing to them) goes missing. Then, they land in New York after five years. However, they learn disturbing realities and that life has moved ahead without them.

19. The Witcher

If you liked Game Of Thrones, you’ll love this show. It follows the story of Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), who is a monster hunter with special powers. In a world full of wicked people, season two examines life after the Battle of Sodden when Geralt takes Princess Cirilla (Freya Allan) to a safehouse, away from evil kings, elves, wicked humans and demons who battle for power outside.

20. Emily In Paris

If you haven’t jumped on the Emily In Paris hype, time to binge-watch Season one and two of this Emmy-nominated series. Chicago marketing executive, Emily Cooper (Lily Collins), works for her company’s team in Paris. From fashion to travel, feminism and romance…it has all the ingredients to make us totally jealous as we pine for an international escape.

21. The Chestnut Man

From the creators of The Killing, comes this spine chilling crime thriller series. Set in Copenhagen, it follows a vicious murderer who leaves clues of a doll, matchsticks and chestnuts at each crime scene. Two detectives race against the clock to try and stop this killer, whose victims seem to be mothers only. Definitely, a must-watch on Netflix New Zealand.

22. Squid Game

This disturbing but clever Korean drama series needs no introduction. Follow a group of cash-strapped individuals as they compete in survival games, to win $55 million and a chance to have a clean slate afterward. However, they soon learn that only one person will survive the games.

23. Maid

The world is absorbing this new Netflix show that follows a young mother, Alex (Margaret Qualley), after she flees an abusive relationship. To support herself and her 3-year old daughter, Maddy, she takes on a cleaning job. Based on true events, this Netflix shows story is insightful, thought-provoking and relatable.

24. Dynasty

Indeed, one of the best Netflix shows to watch in New Zealand. Escape to the madness of the rich Carrington world, with Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies), Blake (Grant Show), and more, as things get hectic, from family rivalries to vicious schemes and murders. Things are not want they seem at Carrington Mansion.

25. Sex Education

This sex comedy drama series follows a teenage boy, Otis (Asa Butterfield) with an embarrassing sex therapist mother (Gillian Anderson). Otis, with help from a classmate, secretly and mistakenly sets up a sex therapy clinic at school in exchange for money which leads the storyline to follow. Indeed, the roll-off-the-couch-laughing type of humour you need this weekend.

26. Ginny & Georgia

Following an awkward 15-year-old Ginny Miller (Antonia Gentry) and her 30-year-old free-spirited mother, Georgia Miller (Brianne Howey) who yearn to settle down after years on the run. However, Georgia’s past threatens any sort of possibility of a normal life. Indeed, one of the most addictive Netflix shows in New Zealand right now